Lecturer in Computing Birmingham

Arden University; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Birmingham seeks a Lecturer in Computing to deliver engaging lectures in both blended and distance learning formats. Collaborate with a talented academic team, oversee assessments, and contribute to programme development. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in diverse teaching methods. This permanent role offers a hybrid working arrangement and includes attractive benefits such as generous leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension plan

Private Medical Insurance

Study any Arden course for free

Access to Perkbox benefits

Other excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching across Levels 4 to 7.
• Experience in face-to-face and online teaching methods.
• Industry experience relevant to teaching area is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures for blended and distance learning students.
• Lead module leadership to ensure learning quality.
• Oversee assessment marking and provide feedback.
• Create and refresh academic programmes to align with industry trends.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support students.

Skills

Programming (Python, Java)

Database

Operating Systems/Networking

Digital Business/Ethics

IT Project Management

Data Analysis/Big Data/AI

Cloud Computing

HCI/UX/Web Development

Cyber Security

Education

Master’s Degree in Computing Science or related discipline

Job description

Lecturer in Computing – Birmingham

Salary: £43,389 – £47,728

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Senior Lecturer

Department: Computing

This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require 3/4 days travel into our Birmingham campus.

Overview

Arden University is a multi‑award‑winning institution delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our vision to become the first‑choice university for career‑focused lifelong learners worldwide.

The Role – Lecturer in Computing

As a Computing Lecturer, you will collaborate with a team of academics located across Arden’s UK study centres, working together to provide the best possible experience for our students. Our blended learning programmes offer flexible daytime and evening classes, while our distance learning programmes engage students through a variety of online learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures both face‑to‑face and online for our blended and distance learning students.
• Take on module leadership, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
• Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high‑quality feedback.
• Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support, and assessment techniques.

About You

To be successful as a Lecturer in Computing here at Arden you must have:

• A Master’s Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a Computing Science or related discipline.
• Proven experience in delivering engaging teaching across Levels 4 to 7 in at least 3 of the following areas:
  • Programming (Python, Java)
  • Database
  • Operating Systems/Networking
  • Digital Business/Ethics
  • IT Project Management
  • Data Analysis/Big Data/AI
  • Cloud Computing
  • HCI/UX/Web Development
  • Cyber Security
• Ideally, industry experience in the subject relevant to the teaching area.
• Experience in using diverse teaching techniques in both face‑to‑face teaching and online platforms.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on‑top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Other excellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Our Values

• Stand out
• Progressive
• Accessible
• Resourceful
• Kindness

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Closing Date: Sunday 5th October 2025

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Arden University is a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship Statement

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points‑based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.